Coactosin-like protein

Definition:

Binds to F-actin in a calcium-independent manner. Has no direct effect on actin depolymerization. Acts as a chaperone for ALOX5 (5LO), influencing both its stability and activity in leukotrienes synthesis.

References:

[1]. P Provost, et al. Coactosin-like protein, a human F-actin-binding protein: critical role of lysine-75. Biochem J. 2001 Oct 15;359(Pt 2):255-63. [Content Brief]

[2]. Julia Esser, et al. Coactosin-like protein functions as a stabilizing chaperone for 5-lipoxygenase: role of tryptophan 102. Biochem J. 2009 Dec 14;425(1):265-74. [Content Brief]

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